Could a common diabetes drug help seniors heal faster after a broken hip?

NCT ID NCT07179042

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: University of Utah Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study tests whether metformin, a common diabetes drug, can help older adults recover muscle and function after a hip fracture. Sixty people aged 60 and older will take either metformin or a placebo daily for 4 months after surgery. The main goal is to see if the study is feasible and if metformin helps preserve thigh muscle size and improve mobility.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Metformin
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to improve recovery and prevent muscle loss after hip fracture in older adults.
What could go wrong: This is a very early pilot study with only 60 people, so results may not be conclusive. Metformin is generally safe but can cause stomach upset, and the study excludes people with kidney problems or diabetes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hip fracture muscular atrophy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

INTERTROCHANTERIC FEMUR FRACTURE MUSCLE ATROPHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Utah Orthopedics

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States

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